Asked by Audrey Sarver on Jul 28, 2024
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Of the following fossils, which is arranged in the correct order from oldest to the most recent?
A) Homo erectus, Homo sapiens, Homo habilis
B) Homo sapiens, Homo erectus, Homo habilis
C) Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Homo sapiens
D) Homo erectus, Homo habilis, Homo sapiens
E) Homo sapiens, Homo habilis, Homo erectus
Homo Erectus
An extinct species of early human that lived throughout most of the Pleistocene geological epoch, known for being one of the first hominids to have a stature and proportions similar to those of modern humans.
Homo Sapiens
The species name for modern humans, characterized by bipedalism and advanced cognitive abilities.
- Comprehend the developmental sequence leading from primitive chordates to contemporary vertebrates, and recognize significant landmarks in the evolutionary history of vertebrates.
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MJ
Manreet JhajjAug 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Homo habilis is the oldest of the three species, followed by Homo erectus and then Homo sapiens.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the developmental sequence leading from primitive chordates to contemporary vertebrates, and recognize significant landmarks in the evolutionary history of vertebrates.